Registry Services provide a central point to allow users to locate web service providers. Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) is one of the more widely accepted Registry Services and is supported by a broad array of software development tools. UDDI creates a standard interoperable platform that enables users and applications to quickly, easily, and dynamically find and use Web services over the Internet. More information on UDDI is available at www.uddi.org.

IABIN, like GBIF, supports UDDI for Registry Services. Specifics as to who will operate the registry, how will the registry be maintained, what roles will IABIN countries fulfill with respect to the registry will all be defined in further IABIN architecture implementation documents.